Latest News From CPMA

Exhibit space for the Canadian Produce Marketing Association 2023 Convention and Trade Show (CPMA 2023) is over 90% sold out.

Organization applauds Bill C-280, which if passed would establish a deemed trust mechanism for fresh produce growers and sellers in Canada, ensuring payment in the case of a buyer bankruptcy.

The Packer and CPMA recognize Mimmo Franzone, senior director of produce, floral and merchandising services for Longo Brothers Fruit Markets, as Canadian Produce Person of the Year.

While the pandemic created intense discomfort, it also taught the industry it can change and change quickly, said Ron Lemaire at the 96th annual CPMA Convention and Trade Show.

With the event just a week away, CPMA breaks down the numbers — from new products to exhibitors to this year's one Lifetime Achievement Award winner Alain Routhier.

The industry looks forward to this year’s Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s annual Convention and Trade Show in Montreal.

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association has announced the "rising stars" participating in its mentoring program during this year's convention in Montreal.

Leamington, Ontario-based Great Lakes Greenhouses knows the business of cucumbers. 

It’s “back to basics” this year for the Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s 96th annual convention and trade show, set for April 5-7 at the Palais des Congres in Montreal, Quebec.

Early bird registration for the 2022 CPMA Convention and Trade Show, which will take place April 5-7, 2022, at the Palais des congrès in Montreal, Quebec, is now open.

History was made when Margie Schurko became the first female and the first-time double winner for two awards that are bestowed annually by the BC Produce Marketing Association (BCPMA). 

United Fresh Produce Association and the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) are pleased to announce the release of the Second Edition of the USA/Canada Labeling Guide.

Larry McIntosh, former President and CEO of the Peak of the Market, was today presented with the 2021 Canadian Produce Person of the Year Award for his outstanding contributions to the produce industry.

With no agriculture degree or background with produce, Larry McIntosh landed a job against the odds with Winnipeg, Manitoba-based Peak of the Market in 1994.

The Packer will present the 2021 Canadian Produce Person of the Year award on July 21 to Larry McIntosh, long-time president and CEO of Peak of the Market, Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Tom Karst, Amy Sowder and Ashley Nickle discuss their takeaways from recent FPAA, CPMA and SEPC events in the newest episode of Packer Insight.

Sure, there were the usual how-your-company-pivoted-during-the-pandemic discussions, with insightful solutions that companies found.

Half of millennials in Canada consider themselves foodies.

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association held its 95th Convention and Trade Show, Fresh Week April 12-16, attracting almost 2,900 attendees from 42 countries, even as a virtual event. 

One way to keep up with the trends is to take note of the new products featured at conferences.

Steve Bamford was reluctant to utter the overused word “pivot,” but there’s good reason it’s been said ad nauseam in the past year.

Call it pandemic fatigue or just burnout: You could be losing motivation, experiencing emotional numbness, feel that almost all people drain your energy. Your productivity may drop even if your hours haven’t.

The fresh produce global supply chain was resilient enough to come through the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic intact, if a little dented.

The Packer is seeking nominations for its annual Canadian Produce Person of the Year award, which will be presented virtually later this year.

In April, CPMA will host its Annual Convention and Trade Show in a new online forum called Fresh Week.

Praised by her peers as the kind of person who is relied on to get things done, Oleen Smethurst is The Packer’s 2020 Canadian Produce Person of the Year.

New Canadian food safety import requirements for U.S. romaine lettuce could cost the Canadian industry between $11 million and $13 million per week.

Canadian produce industry leader Garry Wagner, 84, died Oct. 3 in Calgary, Alberta.

The imposition of new import requirements on U.S. romaine lettuce by the CFIA could have been avoided with better communication between U.S. and Canadian food safety officials, according to Ron Lemaire.

Editors Tom Karst, Amy Sowder and Ashley Nickle cover the news of the week, including new proposed import requirements for romaine entering Canada that have caught the industry off guard.

A new waste reduction tool is available to members of the Canadian Produce Marketing Association.

Mike Ecker, president of the Vineland Growers Co-operative, Jordan Station, Ontario, is the Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award honoree.

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association will assist in the delivery of the Surplus Food Rescue Program developed by the Canadian government.

The United Fresh LIVE!, virtual conference will feature leaders from five produce associations sharing their vision for the future of the global industry at the closing general session.

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association has partnered with NSF Canada to offer online food safety, regulatory and quality assurance workshops in June.

A paper top seal package from Mucci Farms and a snacking tomato from Mastronardi Produce’s Honey Bombs line were among the recipients of the Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s New Produce Showcase Awards.

Representatives of the Canadian Produce Marketing Association and Canadian Horticultural Council and industry members recently met with Parliamentarians to discuss issues affecting the produce sector.

Discounted early-bird registration is available until March 6 for the 2020 CPMA Convention and Trade Show in Toronto, Ontario.

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association, Ottawa, Ontario, has launched an initiative to spread the word on produce consumption benefits, the Half Your Plate Health Professionals Network.

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association, Ottawa, Ontario, plans to highlight sustainability programs and advocacy work on behalf of Canadian produce companies at the Fruit Logistica exposition.

Canadian kayaker Florence Maheu, who is qualified to compete in the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, is promoting the Half Your Plate fresh produce campaign.

CanAgPlus’ Board of Directors has appointed two new members to CanadaGAP’s Stakeholder Advisory Committee for 2020, and welcomed four returning members.

The topic of plastic in produce packaging has been addressed in a big way by the Canadian Produce Marketing Association.

Leo Baribeau, who was president of Star Produce and active in the Canadian Produce Marketing Association, has died.

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association partnered with Olympic hockey gold medalists Rebecca Johnston and Mélodie Daoust to promote the Half Your Plate initiative through their personal social media accounts.

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s Plastic Packaging Working Group has met for the first time, and has outlined some goals.

The use of plastics across the produce supply chain is the focus of a new industry working group formed by the Canadian Produce Marketing Association.

Montreal-based wholesaler Canadawide Inc. won the CPMA’s inaugural Corporate Culture award at the recent Canadian Produce Marketing Association convention in Montreal. 

MONTREAL — The Canadian Produce Marketing Association brought Bernadette Hamel back from a retirement trip to Florida to honor her with the CPMA Lifetime Achievement Award.

MONTREAL — Editor-in-chief Tom Karst and retail editor Ashley Nickle review some topics of interest on the show floor at the Canadian Produce Marketing Association show, from celery to sustainable packaging.